Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Friday's Observations features a close relative of Shamardal.
5.30 Dundalk, Mdn, €12,500, 2yo, 8f (AWT)
JUST AN HOUR (IRE) (Justify) cost China Horse Club International 450,000gns at the 2021 Book 1 Sale, with the dam being a half-sister to the champion and sire luminary Shamardal and to the G2 Beresford S. winner Geoffrey Chaucer (Montjeu {Ire}). From the family of another Darley leading light in Street Cry (Ire), the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt tackles 14 on this belated debut.
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